1975 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham Coupe 2-door 7.5l 455ci One Owner Low Miles on 2040-cars
Grandville, Michigan, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:7.5L 455Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
For Sale By:Dealer
Body Type:Coupe
Fuel Type:GAS
Make: Oldsmobile
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Model: Toronado
Trim: Brougham Coupe 2-Door
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Drive Type: FWD
Disability Equipped: No
Mileage: 49,875
Sub Model: Brougham
Number of Cylinders: 8
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Blue
This is one of those cars with a great story: Original owner's baby, garaged since new, less than 50,000 original miles, and now belonging to the daughter of the deceased one owner of this American Classic!
Yep, it is indeed a one family owner (original purchaser has deceased; daughter now owns it) and it was his pride and joy - a sign that he had made it! As such, it was always garaged and received the utmost care. Since his passing in 2007, the car has been resting in its garage spot waiting to belong to its next grateful owner.
Being a 39 (almost) year old car, it does have signs of being used, but not abused. It has 49,875 original miles (subject to change with test drives). The 455 starts right up, idles fine and accelerates appropriately, but would benefit from a tune up to get it running super smooth again. The automatic transmission shifts perfectly. Power brakes function well. Power locks and windows work. Even the clock works! The A/C blows warm, so a conversion to the new Freon will be necessary. Besides the radio (illuminates but no sound), the cruise control is the only other thing that does not work.
The tires have great tread and the vinyl top is in great condition. The windows and lights are all crack-free; the front driver's side turn signal is missing the trim that holds it in place. The car has been repainted at some point but in its original shade of light blue. The paint has a great shine to it; expect minor imperfections such as stone chips and scratches, but nothing out of the ordinary. There are signs of some body work being done, primarily behind the front wheels and the doors, but it does not appear to be significant, and the work appears to have been done well.
The interior is in very good condition. The original floor mats are still protecting the carpet, and the super plush seats are without tears. The dash has no cracks. The driver's side door panel has damage to the arm rest and door pull. The headliner is perfect.
Driving this car is like driving your couch on a cloud! It is super smooth and quiet, and floats down the road!
I have uploaded a slide show to this listing that should show approximately 50 photos of the car so you know what you are looking at. If you are viewing this on your phone, it may not appear. Laptops, desktops and even tablets should show the slide show.
If you check NADA values, you will find this car to be worth $8,500 (low retail) to nearly $13,000 (high retail). My reserve is significantly lower than both!
I am a licensed Michigan dealer, and while I have been an eBay member since 1999 with 100% positive feedback (see kevhead31, my personal account), I have only recently started using eBay to market my vehicles, and therefore have no feedback on my company account as of yet. Again, check my personal account (kevhead31) to know that you can bid with confidence, knowing that this car has been accurately represented.
As a licensed dealer, it is my obligation to collect sales tax and process the title in the State of Michigan, and if you are a Michigan resident, you are also required to supply proof of insurance and pay for registration and license plate. If you are out of state or outside the US, any and all costs to register and title the car is at your expense. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser, but I am willing to assist in any way I can. Car is sold as is, where is, with no warranties expressed or implied.
If you have any questions about the car, please ask! I can be reached at 616-581-8815.
Peoples Car Company Inc.
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